Monero
XMR#12| 1h | 24h | 7d | 30d | 1y |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.10% | -0.06% | +1.91% | +9.23% | +67.32% |
About Monero
Monero is one of the most established privacy-focused cryptocurrencies. While many blockchains make transaction histories publicly visible, Monero is designed to make transactions confidential by default. XMR aims to protect details such as sender, receiver, and transaction amount, giving it a clear and distinct purpose in the crypto market.
Monero’s privacy-first design makes it both respected and controversial. Supporters see XMR as one of the strongest examples of digital cash that protects financial confidentiality. Critics and regulators often view privacy coins with caution because they are harder to monitor than transparent blockchains.
For users comparing cryptocurrencies by purpose rather than hype, Monero stands out. It is not trying to be a smart contract ecosystem, a meme coin, or a stablecoin. It is built around privacy, fungibility, and censorship-resistant peer-to-peer money. That focused mission is why XMR remains one of the most important privacy coins to understand.
XMR in other currencies
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Where to buy Monero — XMR markets
| Exchange | Pair | Price | Volume (24h) | Trust |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KuCoin | XMR/USDT | $554.29 | $37.53M | green |
| HTX | XMR/USDT | $554.12 | $11.25M | green |
| WhiteBIT | XMR/USDT | $553.12 | $3.59M | green |
| Bitfinex | XMR/USDT | $553.91 | $3.29M | green |
| KuCoin | XMR/BTC | $554.11 | $3.12M | green |
| Kraken | XMR/USD | $553.88 | $2.74M | green |
| MEXC | XMR/USDT | $553.69 | $2.53M | green |
| Kraken | XMR/USDT | $554.00 | $2.18M | green |
| KuCoin | XMR/ETH | $552.78 | $2.16M | green |
| Bitfinex | XMR/USD | $554.17 | $2.11M | green |
| KuCoin | XMR/USDC | $554.37 | $1.26M | green |
| Bitfinex | XMR/BTC | $554.15 | $618.11K | green |
| XT.COM | XMR/USDT | $548.61 | $187.1K | green |
| BTSE | XMR/USDT | $553.81 | $177.58K | green |
| Kraken | XMR/EUR | $555.61 | $88.71K | green |
| BitKan | XMR/USDT | $551.91 | $83.12K | green |
| MEXC | XMR/USDC | $553.55 | $79.65K | green |
| Kraken | XMR/USDC | $554.72 | $70.41K | green |
| WhiteBIT | XMR/USDC | $553.84 | $58.15K | green |
| Byte Exchange | XMR/USDC | $546.34 | $12.75K | green |
Monero Price History
Monero (XMR) reached its all-time high of $797.73 on January 14, 2026, and trades 30.0% below that peak today. Its all-time low was $0.216177 on January 13, 2015, and the price has since risen 258,090% from that low.
| Year | Open | High | Low | Close | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026(YTD) | $433.22 | $713.07 | $292.29 | $560.51 | +29.38% |
| 2025 | $193.38 | $475.88 | $190.74 | $438.62 | +126.82% |
| 2024 | $169.85 | $222.56 | $105.01 | $190.66 | +12.25% |
| 2023 | $148.04 | $185.30 | $134.00 | $165.15 | +11.56% |
| 2022 | $249.95 | $278.54 | $104.13 | $146.77 | -41.28% |
| 2021 | $135.95 | $484.77 | $125.83 | $228.45 | +68.04% |
| 2020 | $45.78 | $167.85 | $32.75 | $156.48 | +241.81% |
| 2019 | $48.66 | $80.87 | $42.38 | $44.57 | -8.41% |
| 2018 | $339.75 | $418.18 | $38.79 | $46.17 | -86.41% |
| 2017 | $13.51 | $466.86 | $10.51 | $331.72 | +2355.37% |
| 2016 | $0.503 | $13.97 | $0.4307 | $13.83 | +2649.50% |
| 2015 | $0.3149 | $0.9968 | $0.2315 | $0.4519 | +43.51% |
Monero News
Peter Brandt Favors Monero Over XRP Despite Bullish Price Targets - Bitcoin News
Peter Brandt Favors Monero Over XRP Despite Bullish Price Targets Bitcoin News
Monero trading banned on EU-authorized exchanges from 2024, custody banned from 2027 due to privacy rules. - Pluang
Monero trading banned on EU-authorized exchanges from 2024, custody banned from 2027 due to privacy rules. Pluang
Zcash and Monero lead crypto gains as Bitcoin a... - Pluang
Zcash and Monero lead crypto gains as Bitcoin a... Pluang
Santiment Names Privacy Coins a Defining Trend. Zcash Is Up 741% in a Year and Monero 77% While Bitcoin Fell 30%. - AOL.com
Santiment Names Privacy Coins a Defining Trend. Zcash Is Up 741% in a Year and Monero 77% While Bitcoin Fell 30%. AOL.com
Santiment Names Privacy Coins a Defining Trend. Zcash Is Up 741% in a Year and Monero 77% While Bitcoin Fell 30%. - 24/7 Wall St.
Santiment Names Privacy Coins a Defining Trend. Zcash Is Up 741% in a Year and Monero 77% While Bitcoin Fell 30%. 24/7 Wall St.
Bitcoin Falls Asleep, But Privacy Coins Zcash and Monero Are Waking Up - Decrypt News
Bitcoin Falls Asleep, But Privacy Coins Zcash and Monero Are Waking Up Decrypt News
How to Convert Bitcoin to Monero: Step-by-Step Guide - shattered.io
How to Convert Bitcoin to Monero: Step-by-Step Guide shattered.io
Only Five Coins Have Gained Over the Past Year: What Do They Have in Common While Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP Have Plummeted? - Yahoo Finance
Only Five Coins Have Gained Over the Past Year: What Do They Have in Common While Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP Have Plummeted? Yahoo Finance
Only Five Coins Have Gained Over the Past Year: What Do They Have in Common While Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP Have Plummeted? - AOL.ca
Only Five Coins Have Gained Over the Past Year: What Do They Have in Common While Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP Have Plummeted? AOL.ca
Only Five Coins Have Gained Over the Past Year: What Do They Have in Common While Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP Have Plummeted? - 24/7 Wall St.
Only Five Coins Have Gained Over the Past Year: What Do They Have in Common While Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP Have Plummeted? 24/7 Wall St.
Monero FAQ
What is Monero (XMR)?
Monero (XMR) is a privacy-focused cryptocurrency launched in 2014 that enables untraceable transactions. It uses advanced cryptographic techniques such as ring signatures, stealth addresses, and confidential transactions to hide sender, receiver, and amount details. Users can generate XMR through mining, and the network prioritizes privacy and fungibility.
How does Monero's privacy technology work?
Monero uses ring signatures to mix a user's transaction with others, making it impossible to determine the exact sender. Stealth addresses generate one-time addresses for each transaction, hiding the recipient. Confidential transactions (RingCT) obscure the amount transferred. This combination ensures that transactions are private by default, unlike many other cryptocurrencies. The network uses the RandomX proof-of-work algorithm for mining.
What is the XMR token used for?
XMR is the native token of the Monero network. It is used to pay transaction fees and can be mined by participants. As a privacy coin, XMR is primarily used for private and fungible transfers, allowing users to transact without revealing financial details to third parties. It also serves as a medium of exchange within the Monero ecosystem.
How does Monero differ from Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies?
Unlike Bitcoin, which has a transparent ledger, Monero obscures transaction details by default. While Bitcoin transactions are publicly viewable, Monero's use of ring signatures and stealth addresses ensures that transactions are untraceable and unlinkable. This makes Monero a privacy-focused choice for users seeking financial privacy, though it has faced regulatory scrutiny. Its focus on privacy sets it apart from most other cryptocurrencies.
What is the current price of Monero?
Monero is currently priced at $558.15, down 0.06% in the last 24 hours. It is ranked #12 by market capitalization. Over the past 7 days, XMR is up 1.91%.
What is Monero's market cap?
Monero has a market capitalization of $10.50B. The 24-hour trading volume is $121.80M, reflecting the total value of XMR traded across all exchanges in the last day.
How many Monero coins are in circulation?
There are currently 18.81M XMR in circulation. The total supply is 18.81M XMR.
